1209 N James Street, Rome, NY 13440

$305,000
4
BD
2
BA
1,500
SqFt

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Sold Price
$305,000
List Price
$289,900
Status
CLOSED
Days on Market
3
Closing Date
Feb 18, 2026
MLS#
S1651844
Subtype
Residential
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Architectural Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Living Area
1,500
Lot Size
12,197
Acres
0.28
MLS Area Major
Rome

Property Description

This quintessential 4 bedroom Center Hall Colonial is bursting with character, from its gleaming hardwood floors and rich original woodwork, to the inviting front porch, charming wood burning fireplace, and all of the thoughtful modern updates throughout. The home's functional floor plan is anchored by an updated kitchen with stunning Cambria quartz countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, NEW tile flooring and an attractive butcher block workspace. A perfect blend of classic charm & contemporary function. The home features both an updated full and half bath, plus peace of mind with major mechanical & structural improvements, including a NEW ROOF (2023)! All NEW vinyl windows throughout (2019)! NEW Trane high efficiency furnace & central A/C (2019)! Nest thermostat, Nest Smoke & Carbon detectors & Nest doorbell all remain in the home. NEW tile kitchen floor (2025)! Brand NEW Trex deck (2024)! NEW porch ceiling (2024)! NEW sewer line & sidewalk (2020)! NEW pool liner, cover, pump & filter!! NEW fencing & gate (2021 & 2022)! NEW stone patio & walkway (2021)! Low wood deck reinforced to support hot tub with attractive privacy screening (2019 & 2021). Updated electrical service with NEW 200 amp main and NEW sub panel. Updated plumbing. Spray foam insulation in walk up attic, NEW garage door opener (2017)! NEW Front porch roof, front porch supports reconstructed & facing rebuilt & a stunning NEW front porch ceiling. NEW back porch roof with new framing & new ceiling. Freshly painted exterior & interior. NEW blacktop driveway with extra parking (2020)! And always a big plus... DRY usable basement space! Out back, escape to the fully fenced BACKYARD OASIS, complete w/ in-ground pool, multiple areas for lounging & entertaining, raised bed gardens & the Trex deck extends your living space outdoors w/ low maintenance style. Set on a tree-lined street with sidewalks, this home features the best of community living w/ a neighborhood park just steps away & convenient access to shopping, schools & everyday amenities. A fun bonus... there's a chicken coop!! The serious bonus... you will enjoy LOWWW taxes, not typically found in this location.

Additional Information

Interior Features
Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate/Formal Living Room, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Storage, Natural Woodwork, Workshop
Exterior Features
Blacktop Driveway, Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Pool, Porch, Patio
Taxes
$5,411
Property Description
Colonial, Two Story
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile, Varies
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heating
Gas, Forced Air
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Stories
2
Levels
Two
Roof
Architectural, Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Pool Type
In Ground
Parking Features
Detached, Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces
2
School District
Rome
Elementary School
Ridge Mills Elementary
Middle School
Lyndon H Strough Middle
High School
Rome Free Academy

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